Anxiety

synchkat

I used to have major anxiety with regard to certain situations. I was able to get it under control with some therapy. I did have to be medicated for it though but the therapy seemed to work and luckily it was covered by my benefits at work at the time. My son has major anxiety which we use a combo of medication and therapy for

I think talking to an impartial party really helps

Gidzmo

jaelynsmith wrote: »

Let's talk about anxiety and depression and how it affects our goals. Anyone else struggle with this?

Dealing with anxiety (don't know if it's a disorder). Sometimes I don't want to eat if I'm too upset.

Gidzmo

jaelynsmith wrote: »

Cutaway_Collar wrote: »

Listen, OP, medication does work. Just take it as prescribed. Medicine is for everyone. We are not in neanderthal times.

Man made medicine is not for everyone

Medication works, but there are side-effects and allergies (I can't have Dialantin or sulfa drugs because I break out in hives). Some side effects are harder to deal with than others. Here is the side-effects list for a drug I had to take once.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valproate#Adverse_effects

Justn83

I have it really bad. Since 08 I have been on 20 mg Prozac. I have even had other disorders related to anxiety. Doing very well though

taydelanie

All of you are very strong for staying active on MFP and working on your mental and physical health. Keep encouraging each other

I struggle with anxiety and I flipflop between stress-eating and stress-starving (though it's usually the former). Very recently, I've started to decrease my caffeine intake and to try yoga, for both its physical and mental benefits.

nezza_93

I cut out soda and it has helped tremendously. I also cut back caffeine, couldn't give it up completely yet.... I now have a cup of coffee a few times a week. I can't say it did much for my anxiety but it has helped me not crash so hard. I too flip between over and under eating when I'm having a hard time with anxiety. Keep up the caffeine, the second week was the hardest for me but it does get better!

mjblair39

I think it's very awesome that so many people are willing to open up about their anxieties and depression. It's very alien to me that this is so freely talked about but it makes me really really happy that you're all helping each other and offering support and understanding. I go through really rapid changes of emotions and a constant rotation of being really scarily happy and just depressed. And I'm anxious about everything and every situation I can come up with in my head. It makes this whole health and wellness thing incredibly difficult. I'm so proud of all of you for working through this and getting better!!!

donnyg08

The best way to address depression is going to the gym and working out hard. Getting yourself in the right frame of mind.

catculus

I take meds because I have found they prevent me from going into a deep depressive episode or getting very anxious every time some minor thing goes wrong and from completely shutting down when life gets really hard. I also find that it is very important to do things like exercise regularly, go outside, do things I enjoy, and interact with people (even for introverts like me). Some people can manage their anxiety and depression without meds by doing those things, but for me, the meds help give me the boost I need to actually do those things. It can be very difficult to find the right meds and dosages though, since there are so many different ones out there that affect different people in different ways.

cinnabondelights

I was diagnosed with depression and anxiety 12 years ago and was put on medication until two years ago I stopped cold turkey. There are times when I just don't feel like doing anything and just sleep all day or I worry about gaining weight whenever I step on the scale- I used to get panic attacks a lot when I was younger but I've learned to just chill. When I finally push myself to do that Zumba class or work with my weights, I feel much better and that pushes me to keep going.

kate141987

I found that actually reaching out for help helped me the most, reconnected me to reality and the fact that I'm not alone most people are experiencing what I'm experiencing so that calmed me down a lot.

Hiding away and trying to solve your problems on your own doesn't help especially if you don't know what your dealing with. I was prescribed medication and it helped me a whole lot, kind of centred me but I think it's an ongoing battle, but you gotta stay positive as much as you can so easy to fall away.
One thing I learned is that it's much harder to get back up so always try to stay at a level where you know you are happy and keep building on it.
There will be black days but you owe it to yourself to fight through it

shortygirl1987

I have anxiety, depression, and OCD, working out helps me relieve stress and I love to listen to music, write poems, paint, draw, I'm a crafty person, I also take medication to help, wish I could be ok without meds but I just cAnt push myself to deal with things

AmyLavertuRoy88

I have PTSD, depression,general anxiety and social phobia and I hate every single one of those words! Everyday is a battle, but sometimes i see the sun shine

gfjazz

Good morning I am doing better saw thearpist wed we go through the month good and bad
Next roofers almost done
Hot and gained weight
Lost 1 of 4 pounds despite heat 30-60 min cardio

lauhil

I also suffer from anxiety and depression. I am on medication for mine. I don't talk very much because I get nervous and don't really know what to say,so I have social anxiety,too. I am currently trying to get more exercise because I used to not be very active.I would try to go online and go on YouTube to find ways for me to manage or get rid of my anxiety and depression. I have been on medication for years because of it. So far I have been going to the gym everyday for the past few days, it seems to be helping me now.